In this week’s Financial Planning Thursday on Wealth Coffee Chats, Alex dives into one of the most overlooked yet powerful habits for financial success - budgeting with consistency. Far from a boring spreadsheet exercise, Alex reframes budgeting as a mindset shift that helps you take control of your money, invest intentionally, and create long-term wealth. He explains why so many people feel they “don’t have any spare funds,” how lifestyle creep silently eats away at savings, and why the key is to pay yourself first — even if it’s just $50 a week. By setting up automatic transfers, treating savings and investments like non-negotiable expenses, and staying consistent, you can transform small efforts into serious financial momentum. Alex also shares real client insights showing how disciplined budgeting led to impressive portfolio growth and peace of mind. Whether you’re just starting out or want to refine your strategy before the new year, this episode is a timely reminder that the path to wealth starts with simple, repeatable habits.

Episode Highlights:

1. Why most people struggle to stick to a budget.
2. How lifestyle inflation sabotages savings.
3. The “Pay Yourself First” principle explained.
4. Starting small: why $50 a week can change everything.
5. Automating your finances to stay consistent.
6. Real client examples showing the power of compounding.
7. How to build savings or investments without feeling deprived.
8. The mindset shift: budgeting as a wealth-building tool.
9. Simple steps to start before the new year rush.
10. Final takeaway: consistency beats perfection in money management.